Happy Hump Day

 

View of the Marina
Tequesta, FL
February 10, 2026

We have again hit the hump of the week.

I continue to be amazed at how I wander my way through each week even though I do no longer have a job that requires my attendance. But, the day characterizations continue to help me stay cognizant of each day. 

Yesterday was a more normal South Florida day. The temperature reached a pleasant high of 77 degrees and the morning warmed into the 60s by about 9 AM, which allowed me to enjoy a very nice 18-mile bike ride. It was only my second ride of February, but it was definitely an enjoyable ride mostly because it was not cold. 

Chris and I also enjoyed our Tiki Tuesday last evening. The weather was almost perfect, it began with nice bright sun but it became a bit cool as the evening progressed. The marina was very quiet, probably due to the recent weather. 

Today is hump day! The week can only get better from here!

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

Finnegan and the Doggie Bed

Finnegan with his Bed
Tequesta, FL
February 5 ,2026

XFinity Router not Connected
Tequesta, FL
February 5, 2026

 Last evening, as Chris and I were suffering through another Comcast tv/wifi outage, Finnegan provided some comic relief. 

About Comcast outages. We have had three significant ones during the past two weeks. By significant, I mean four hours or more! Last night's outage was five hours starting at about 4 PM and running until about 9:15 PM. No TV and no internet. I was able to use my computer through my phone's cell capability for some important stuff, but that was about it. 

During the early part of the outage, Chris and I were in the Reading Room chatting and Finnegan decided to attack his doggie bed with some vigor. It was humorous. 

We watched him play for a long while. I even made a fairly long video of his activity. He was, as you will see in the video, very busy and very engaged. We tried to be very quiet so as not to disturb his activity. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

After the Freeze

Walking Along US 1 in Tequesta
Tequesta, FL
February 3, 2026

 Life is beginning to return to normal here in South Florida as the temperatures have risen to a more normal range. 

It is 51 degrees this morning and we have hopes of reaching 70 degrees this afternoon. 

Chris and I enjoyed the warmer temperatures yesterday by taking a long walk with Finnegan. Finn enjoyed the walk and it allowed him to shake-out some of the "cabin fever" that he has been developing during the past couple of days. 

Tiki 52

The sky was a beautiful shade of blue and, while we wore sweaters and coats, we enjoyed the walk which began to restore some sense of normalcy to life. For our evening, we headed to Tiki52 for dinner. It was a bit cooler under the Tiki hut than we expected, but the portable heater made the experience very pleasant. For those wondering about the signage in the image, Tiki52 is located at Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) Dayboard 52 between Jupiter Inlet and St Lucie Inlet. 

It will be nice to return to seasonable temperatures. I will even look forward to seeing the small lizards running across the sidewalks in front of us.

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL 

Manatees, Everywhere Manatees

Statue of Manatees
Manatee Lagoon, Rivera Beach, FL
February 2, 2026

 Yesterday was another cold day in South Florida. 

That meant that it was a perfect day for a trip to Manatee Lagoon in Rivera Beach to view the manatees, because they know how to keep warm when it is cold. 

Manatees
Manatee Lagoon, Rivera Beach, FL
February 2, 2026

Chris and I had visited the Lagoon on one other occasion a couple years ago, but it was the wrong time of year and there were no manatees. Yesterday, however, we were rewarded by viewing almost 200 manatees hanging out in the warm Florida Power and Light (FPL) electric generating plant's discharge lagoon.

It was a clear and cold day. We waited until the afternoon when the temperature crawled into the 50s to visit. It was a good choice. Even though it was cold, throngs of people were in attendance to view and enjoy the manatees in the lagoon and surrounding area. 

Manatees in the Lagoon
Manatee Lagoon, Rivera Beach, FL
February 2, 2026

I had an issue trying to get a good image given the lighting situation. The sunlight was reflecting off the ripples on the water and made getting a good image really tough--even with post processing. Despite that, we enjoyed watching the manatees along with some fish, including a nurse shark, lounging in the warm waters of the lagoon. 

It was encouraging to see the numbers of people who came out to view the manatees. Raising awareness helps to protect them. There were more than a few manatees in the lagoon who displayed evidence of their unfortunate encounters with boats. The scars are deep. One of the reasons that I try to stand when piloting the boats I am captaining is to look for manatees and debris. We have been lucky to see manatees on multiple occasions. 

I highly recommend a visit to Manatee Lagoon during the cold months. It is both fun and educational. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

The Lost GFI

Not an Actual Image of the Situation

 It was an adventure and a sleuthing exercise worthy of Sherlock Holmes.

I went over to help a friend determine why one of the electrical outlets in his master bath suddenly had no power. OK, it was because a hair blower/dryer and a portable heater had been activated simultaneously on the same outlet. Poof!

Simple, right? Find the circuit breaker and reset it! 

Not so fast, grasshopper!

He had already checked all of the circuits in his panel and none were tripped. He looked for all of the GFIs in the house, none were tripped. 

Yet, this stubborn outlet refused to come to life. 

So he asked me to come help troubleshoot. He had bought a really cool circuit testing tool to assist in the effort. And we began. 

We started working through the electrical panel and outlets looking for a breaker that had no power. I suspected it was a bad breaker. 

But then, after about an hour, I noticed a breaker labeled Pool Box. Really? Could it be? I asked him about it and he said there was an outdoor box with breakers in it for the pool pump and equipment. I got thinking . . . 

The powerless outlet was on an exterior wall near the pool AND we could not find any other outlet or switch on the same circuit. 

So I suggested, "can we call an audible here and take a look at the electrical panel servicing the pool equipment?" At this point, even though he knew this was definitely a shot in the dark, but had nothing to lose and everything to gain, he said yes. And so we went out to the panel. 

He opened it and I immediately noticed that of the three breakers in the panel that the single 15 amp, GFI circuit was tripped. 

Upon resetting the breaker, the outlet in the master bathroom came to life!

Problem solved and mission accomplished. 

Very weird, but still, it happens. I learned the GFIs can be in strange places from my condo here in Florida. I have an outlet on the veranda which is supported by a GFI in the garage on the other side of the building. Took me days and phoning a friend to solve that one. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

Fabergé Eggs in Stuart

 I mentioned, yesterday, that in addition to the King tut replica exhibit, that Fabergé Eggs were also on display at the Elliot Museum in Stuart. 

Chris and I spent a short while looking at the eggs on display--of which there are many. I did not count the actual number of Fabergé Imperial Eggs in the exhibit, but there are definitely many. They are interesting and I  never appreciated the history of them until walking through the exhibit. 

I mean, OK, so they are decorated eggs, right?

Well they are so much more, as I learned. Some have complications which make them interesting. One was found in a flea market, I believe in Arizona just a few years ago. 

I was also fascinated by Fabregé's replica of Catherine the Great's coronation crown which is part of the exhibit. Of course the crown predates the eggs, but it is a very interesting piece to see in person. Wow!

Plan at least an hour to view the eggs and crown. Take your time--there is a wealth of history on display. And don't forget the King Tut exhibit and then there are numerous other exhibits in the museum as well as the fantastic collection of antique cars. Fortunately, there is a cafe right outside of the museum to take a rest and refresh!

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

King Tut Returns to Stuart

 

The exhibit of museum quality replicas of the treasures found in King Tut's tomb returned to the Elliott Museum in Stuart. The display will remain through May, but Chris and I have already made our return visit to the museum. We are members, and any reason to visit the museum is a good one. This display is different than the previous exhibit. I found it easier to spend time with the individual displays and get deeper into the history. 

King Tut's Coffins Replicas
Stuart, FL
January 13, 2025

I very much enjoy Egyptian treasures. I remember my first exposure to authentic Egyptian treasures was at the Field Museum in Chicago during June 1977. I viewed the traveling King Tut exhibit. I had stopped for a day to visit with the Best Man from our wedding, Tim, as I was traveling to Denver to enter onto active duty with the Air Force and begin my career.

My next close encounter with Egyptian relics was during 1989 when we took the family from San Angelo to Dallas to view Ramses the Great. Mom and Dad accompanied us on the very long day trip. But we had a great time. The Ramses exhibit did not disappoint. 

And now here in South Florida, I have, for the third time, been able to spend time exploring King Tut's Egyptian antiquities. True, these are museum quality replicas, but the history and significance are no less interesting. The docent was not busy and we were provided with an in depth experience. Weekdays are good days to visit the museum. We spent so much time with the docent that we never made it to the antique cars and had precious little time to spend with the Fabergé Eggs, which are also on display. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

Escape the World to Dinner

The Stew, the Morning After
Tequesta, FL
January 20, 2026

I am not a cook and I have never played one on TV. 

 Chris and I tried a new recipe last evening. We found it in a book of soups and stews. The dish was named, Beef, Barley & Butternut Squash Stew with Blue Cheese Croutons. Since it was unseasonably cold here yesterday, it seemed a good time to pull out a feel good recipe and try it out.

Mmmm!

It took almost two hours to prepare and cook, thankfully I started at 4 PM. I had forgotten to plan around a 6 PM HOA meeting and so the dish sat until 7 PM before we were able to enjoy it. It was everything we hoped it would be and went very well with a Washington State red wine.

I discovered something, it is really expensive to cook creative dishes! The cost was over $40 just for the stuff we didn't have in the pantry or refrigerator.

Croutons Ready for Browning
Tequesta, FL
January 19, 2026

But, I guess that is the price for hiding my head in the sand so as not to hear the insane things that our president is saying and doing. Who says things like, since you didn't give me the peace award, I'm going to go to war now? Huh? Really?

A couple things about the dish--first, I enjoyed cutting the leaks. They were fun to joke about because Chris asked me where they were and I told her to look for the wet spot. I also had fun with the croutons. The blue cheese and walnut topping was really good and is a definite keeper for other dinners. 

Well, at least we have enough for lunch today and possibly tomorrow. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

It was a Crisis!

 Chris and I had a nasty surprise last evening as we prepared to eat dinner. 

The surprise was the result of traveling a lot since the end of October and not keeping tabs the condiment supplies. We had traveled 39 of 73 days, or 53 percent of the time, since the 29th of October.

We had decided to have burgers for dinner--something we do not often do. In fact we have salmon more than we have burgers, but we were in the mood for burgers from the grill last evening. 

All went well right up until it was time to serve the burgers and we went to the pantry for the ketchup. 

The bottle was empty!

We normally have a spare bottle, but not last night! There was enough for one burger and I gave that to Chris. 

I considered charging out to the store for a bottle of ketchup, but then the burgers would have been cold or dried out if we kept them on the heat. Instead, I used barbecue sauce and mayonnaise on my burgers--but it was not the same without ketchup or catsup!

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

Afternoon at the Crab

 

Despite the cold 34 degree temperatures and a bit of sleet, we headed off to the Crooked Crab for lunch arriving there at noon just as they opened. We were trying to get the commemorative glasses they were giving out, but the supply ran out four people before I got to the counter. And that was after standing in the line, outside in the cold and sleet, for what seemed like 30 minutes. 

Chris and I, along with Mike and Nicole, enjoyed lunch as played Pokemon on our phones, participating in a number of raids and having fun. I am just getting back into the game after a two year hiatus and it has really upgraded. It is like learning the game all over again, but I did have fun participating in the raids.

All-in-all, it was a quiet day and we finished off the day with dinner at Frisco's and watching the movie Eden. It is a Ron Howard true-story movie about the first settlers on Floreana Island. The movie details the intrigue of there first three groups on the island and how there came to be one surviving family, who still live on the relatively remote island in the Galapagos which is not an Eco-tourist destination. 

I love quiet days, especially after the crush of the holidays. 

-- Bob Doan, Odenton, MD

Quiet Evening at Home

On the Veranda
Tequesta, FL
December 17, 2025

 With what promises to be a very busy final week before Christmas, Chris and I chose to relax at home last evening. We filled our tabletop fire pit with ethanol and enjoyed some wine and munchies while watching the news of the day on the veranda.

The temperature was perfect, low 70s, and we were out of the wind. Our fire pit was working perfectly and most importantly, Chris was relaxing. It is December evenings like that which remind us how enjoyable life can be in South Florida. While most of the rest of the country is freezing, literally, we are enjoying moderate temperatures. The temperature range yesterday was a low of 71 degrees to a high of 78 degrees. Very enjoyable. 

We completed our Christmas shopping during the day! Yay! Now we are entering the deployment phase. Monday we fly to Maryland for a holiday visit. Christmas is front loaded on the visit. 

By the time we return home, it will be time to celebrate the arrival of 2026. Wow, 2025 is disappearing! I guess I am happy to see it go.

I was given an interesting statement to consider yesterday: 

90 percent of the things I worry about never happen. Worrying Works! (The Big Apple)

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL 

It was COLD

Under the Tiki Hut at Tiki52
Tequesta, FL
December 16, 2025

 I know that it is hard to believe, but it gets cold here in South Florida. Last evening, Chris and I headed off to what was billed as a Country Style Christmas celebration complete with Line Dancing. It was being held at our favorite restaurant, Tiki52. 

The restaurant was festively decorated and a dance area had been raked in the sand to support the line dancing. We were able to get a front row table because we arrived early, which was really at our normal time. 

The wind coming off the ICW made it seem colder than the actual temperature. The temperature started at 71 degrees, by the time we departed it was only 69 and we were cold. I had dressed appropriately in jeans and a sweater, but still, I got cold. It was weird!

We had fun, but although the festivities were supposed to begin at 5:30 PM, there were problems with the sound system and the music was delayed. We waited about an hour before deciding that we were done eating, drinking, and we were cold. So despite that we were having an enjoyable time, we departed. It just got to be too cold. 

So yes, it gets cold here in South Florida, even at 69 degrees!

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

Trivia Night at Crooked Crab

The Team at Crooked Crab
Odenton, MD
December 3. 2025

 We participated in one of our favorite activities, Trivia Night at Crooked Crab. We do not go every Wednesday that we are in Maryland, but we enjoy visiting when it works into our schedule so that we can to enjoy the atmosphere.

Last evening, our team of 5 arrived, secured a nice table, and ordered some pizza and adult beverages, well no adult beverages for the "not quite 21" member of the team. Then we prepared to battle the 28 other teams that checked in for the trivia event.  

The number of teams was the largest that I can remember. We have been there with just 10 or 11 teams, but 29 total teams meant the noise level was high as well as the competition. Sometimes it can be hard to concentrate and think with so much activity happening around.

We did well, finishing 5th, but more importantly, we had fun! 

-- Bob Doan, Odenton, MD

Stunningly Beautiful, but COLD

The Walk
Odenton, MD
December 1, 2025

 It was a cold, but stunningly beautiful afternoon, yesterday. It was Monday, Cyber Monday, but I missed most of the hot tech deals. I did not, however, miss enjoying the afternoon. 

Busy Sky
Odenton, MD
December 1, 2025

Chris and I went out into the 40-some degree weather to walk Finnegan. Finn was a lot happier about the foray into the cold that we were. We headed out about 12:30 PM, or shortly after noon and I was surprised that the shadows were still so very long. The sun was shining, but it was not providing any appreciable amount of warmth.

As we were arriving back at the house, I looked up at the sky and noticed the contrails there. I recalled a strange conspiracy-theory article that I recently read that the contrails are not ice crystals, but rather a mixture of chemicals that the government is poisoning us with and they are really Chemtrails. The Wikipedia post I referenced in the link calls it an "erroneous belief." I continue to be amazed at how people will believe what they will despite scientific evidence to the contrary. 

I won't go into a long discussion about the current  Secretary of Health and Human Services who apparently despises scientific evidence when it disagrees with his own beliefs, but in him we have an example of how people who subscribe to this belief system can cause grave damage to society as a whole. 

-- Bob Doan, Odenton, MD

Christmas Tree Hunt

Arriving Wolfe's Pine Valley Farms
Sykesville, MD
November 29, 2025

  I participated in a ritual yesterday that I hadn’t engaged in for many years. Chris and I joined Nicole and her family in hunting for their Christmas tree. It was a delightful experience that I had completely forgotten. For many years, we’ve used artificial Christmas trees because I’m allergic to real ones.  

Looking Down the Rows of Trees
Wolfe's Pine Valley Farms
Sykesville, MD
November 29, 2025

We headed out relatively early to Wolfe's Pine Valley Farms, an hour away, to find this year's tree. It was cold, a mere 28 degrees, as we drove off and headed out into the country. The drive to the country was something I had forgotten. The scenery quickly changes from houses and stores to fields and trees. Despite the cold, it was a most beautiful day. Arriving at the farms, I was in awe of the thousands of trees I could see in the distance and across the hills. The smell of fresh pine was everywhere as were the hundreds of other families out on their own Christmas Tree hunt!

How Many People Does it Take
 to cut Down a Christmas Tree?
Wolfe's Pine Valley Farms
Sykesville, MD
November 29, 2025

Finding parking was no easy task, but in the end we were extremely lucky to find spots near where we wanted to search for the 2025 Christmas Tree. The farm is divided into fields of trees by type and size. We walked down a hill to the field containing the type of tree that we were hunting. I joked about being "very, very quiet because we were hunting Christmas Trees," but the joke was lost on most of the family who do not remember Elmer Fudd. After a while, and after becoming separated and lost amongst the rows of trees, this year's lucky Christmas Tree contestant was selected. 

Heading out of the Forest
Wolfe's Pine Valley Farms
Sykesville, MD
November 29, 2025

We had some fun felling the tree. I remarked about how many people does it take to cut down a Christmas tree? It was determined that the correct answer was at least four. One to cut, two to hold the tree, and one to three to supervise.

Once the tree was free of its roots, the process of carrying the tree out began. In olden times, I remember just dragging the tree home. But then the ground was covered with snow and the dragging process helped remove the loose needles and other stuff that had accumulated in the tree. Yesterday, given that we were accompanied by two strong young men, the tree was carried. We could have secured a cart to carry it out on, but why? 

From Field to Home
Odenton, MD
November 29, 2025

We took the tree to the central area where it was shaken to get rid of the loose needles and other stuff, tied with string, paid for, and then loaded onto the truck for the trip home.

Once at the house, the tree was installed in a stand, watered, and then, after letting the branches drop for a couple hours, decorated. 

The 2025 Haslup Family Christmas Tree is absolutely beautiful and ready for the ensuing holiday celebrations. It was a great day and I was reminded about how much fun it can be to conduct a successful Christmas Tree hunt. It  was not at all like I remember from when I was a kid, trudging through the snow for hours and finally, once I was totally frozen, Mom would select a tree and Dad would cut it down, then let me drag it down the hillside to home. 

-- Bob Doan, Odenton, MD

Black Friday in the Rear View Mirror

 We successfully survived Black Friday. My only foray into the mass of humanity enjoying the day after the feast was a quick trip to a store to replenish our adult beverages in advance of the Georgia vs Georgia Tech game. My experience was relatively tame, the strip mall to which I journeyed was mostly devoid of shoppers, unlike the Wednesday before Thanksgiving when the parking lot was overflowing with vehicles. 

Axis & Allies on Black Friday
Odenton, MD
ovember 29, 2025

The Axis & Allies game was a rousing success. Six competitors worked through World War 2 and the final conclusion was a narrow victory for the Axis. I was charged with playing Italy. We played until the kick-off for the Georgia vs Georgia Tech football game and had to declare a winner. 

For the Axis & Allies purists, it should be noted that the version of the game being played is not the same as the version I posted the image of in yesterday's blog. That version only provided for 5 players and because we had 6 combatants we made a late change to the version on the table. 

For the shoppers in the crowd, it was a very successful day in the trenches. They reported large crowds of excited shoppers anxious to collect the Black Friday deals. I have not yet been so motivated to actually shop either at brick & mortar stores or online. Perhaps today. 

-- Bob Doan, Odenton, MD

Like it or Not

Yard Decorations
Tequesta, FL
November 17, 2025

 The Christmas season is upon us!

During my ride yesterday, I noticed that many yards are displaying Christmas decorations. The transition to the season, while skipping over Thanksgiving, is definitely underway. 

Chris and I are in the midst of our own multi-day decorating transformation. Ugh. During the past two days we have managed to get through 10 of the 12 Christmas containers. We still have not tackled exchanging the daily use dishes for the holiday ones--that will happen today. 

I am miffed that Thanksgiving was effectively shut-out of its rightful holiday place this year. I was unable to secure a new turkey for my collection and with the exception of my large turkey decoration, Christmas has taken over. I understand that it is a necessity given our travel schedule as we will only be home for about two weeks during December before returning north for Christmas. But still, I am missing the fun that Turkeys bring without all of the associated demands of some other holidays.

Regardless, it should be a fun and busy Tuesday. The weather is expected to be fantastic. I am especially looking forward to the high of 83 because the humidity is low. Who knows, maybe Happy Hour on the beach!

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

Late Night Saturday

Loxahatchee River
Tequesta, FL
November 15, 2025

 It was a late night. 

I’m not sure why football games that start around 7:30 PM can somehow last until after 11 PM, but last evening’s Texas v Georgia game did just that. I stayed up until the very last snap of the ball to make sure the Dawgs won.

And they did. 

But it was late. 

Chris and I had experienced a full day. I began by riding 17 miles and then there was a lot of cleaning which culminated in an enjoyable Happy Hour around our ethanol-fueled fire pit. 

My Favorite Turkey Decoration
Tequesta, FL
November 16, 2025

The image taken during my morning ride shows the beauty of the day. I especially enjoyed the reflection of the clouds on the flat river water. It was another fantastic South Florida day with mostly sunny skies and the temperature just touching on 81 degrees around noon. Coupled with the low humidity of 68 percent (OK, low for Florida), it was a perfect day.

Today marks the beginning of the Christmas season as we retrieve some of the 13 containers of decorations from the storage room. Since we won’t be in residence here for most of the next two months, we intend to decorate and relish the season. However, I’ve been promised that my favorite turkey will remain on display until after Thanksgiving. If the Christmas holiday creep persists, it might get so that we’ll start decorating right after Independence Day.

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

To the Top!

Jupiter Lighthouse
Jupiter, FL
November 14, 2025

 The defining feature of the Jupiter, Florida, skyline is the big, red Jupiter Lighthouse. When we fly into West Palm Beach, very often the flight route takes us past or just south of Jupiter as we begin to head inland to land at PBI. If I am sitting on the correct side of the jet, I look for the lighthouse and know that I am almost home. 

Feeding Time at the Pier
Jupiter, FL
November 14, 2025

It had been years, dare I say decades, since Chris and I last climbed the 105 step circular stairway to the top of Jupiter Lighthouse. Yesterday, we decided to visit the Lighthouse Museum and climb the stairs.

We were successful. 

Along the way, we learned and relearned local history from prehistoric times to the present. The history was fascinating and provided an insight into how hard it was to actually survive in this area before modern conveniences. Fortunately, the Jupiter Inlet and Indian River provided a bounty of food. 

I was reminded that then Lt George G. Meade designed and began construction of the lighthouse. I spent many years working on a military installation that bears his name. 

Toward the Inlet and Out to the Atlantic Ocean
Jupiter, FL
November 14, 2025

The day's weather was perfect. Visibility was almost unlimited and the temperature was moderate. The scene from the top of the lighthouse was spectacular and I spent some time sightseeing the area. Looking down on the Loxahatchee River I could see where the fishing boats were cleaning their catch and many pelicans had gathered to feed on the discards.

I really didn't want to descend the 105 stairs to the base of the lighthouse because I was having such a great time looking out on the area in which we live, but of course we could not stay there forever. Note to self, going down is harder than going up!

But we made it. 

We were awarded our certificates for ascending the lighthouse and then we were off on the short drive home for a delayed lunch.

I highly recommend visiting the lighthouse and museum to not only enjoy the stunning view, but to learn about the history of the area and region. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL

#jupiterlighthouse #jupiterflorida 

Fantastic Weather and Wine

View of an Idyllic South Florida Day
Tequesta, FL
November 13, 2024

 We have been blessed with fantastic weather since the cold snap. Temperatures have ranged from the high 50s to 80 with clear skies. This is why people come to Florida.

Last evening we went to our favorite watering hole and were shocked! The place was packed. It has been a long while since there were no available tables at Tiki52. That was the situation when we departed after enjoying some adult beverages and a dinner. The Snow Birds have begun to return--right on schedule just like the Swallows of Capistrano. 

We also visited Cooper's Hawk during the day. They have introduced new "light" wines. Less alcohol (9%) and fewer calories per pour (90). They are showcasing a Malbec and a Sauvignon Blanc. I think the idea is definitely good but in my grading scale they get an "A" for effort but a "D-" for execution. The wines are definitely lacking. 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL